Lawrence, Massachusetts to Sanford, Maine: Road Trip Guide & Distance

54.2 miles 87.3 km · straight line
70.5 miles estimated 113.5 km · driving distance
1h 25min estimated drive time
$7 - $8 estimated fuel cost
~37min flight time · usually no direct flights
21° NNE bearing direction

How far is Lawrence, Massachusetts from Sanford, Maine?

The distance from Lawrence, Massachusetts to Sanford, Maine is 54.2 miles (87.3 km) as the crow flies. Sanford, Maine is located NNE of Lawrence, Massachusetts. By car, the driving distance is approximately 70.5 miles, taking about 1h 25min. A direct flight would take roughly 37min. Both are located in United States — Lawrence, Massachusetts in Massachusetts and Sanford, Maine in Maine.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Lawrence, Massachusetts and Sanford, Maine. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Lawrence, Massachusetts to Sanford, Maine

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 1h 25min $7 - $8 Flexible stops
Bus ~1h 42min $6–$11* Budget

Suggested Stops Between Lawrence, Massachusetts & Sanford, Maine

Quick Facts

Lawrence, Massachusetts
42.71°N, 71.16°W
America/New_York
14m elevation
Sanford, Maine
43.44°N, 70.77°W
America/New_York
92m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 18 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 5 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 459 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients